“A beautifully restored 17th century townhouse in Porto’s historic centre. The nine bedrooms are done out in boho-chic style; each different; all with a touch of luxury. An irresistible breakfast is served in a cosy room & airy conservatory, overlooking a decked garden. A B&B with charm in spades.”
“A beautifully restored 17th century townhouse in Porto’s historic centre. The nine bedrooms are done out in boho-chic style; each different; all with a touch of luxury. An irresistible breakfast is served in a cosy room & airy conservatory, overlooking a decked garden. A B&B with charm in spades.”
Hotel Review
Hidden behind a heavy old door on a cobbled street, Mo House is a romantic surprise. Local photographer, Rita Olazabal, rescued the building when it was in a near derelict state — framed photographs bear testimony to this — and her painstaking restoration has been a labour of love. Her triumph is to keep the 17th century features — timber beams, the staircase’s fretted baluster, fine plasterwork, stone-framed doors and windows, the original shutters — but introduce her own distinctive style. There are huge, statement lamps, vibrantly colourful cushions, books, curios, painted floorboards strewn with rugs, and pictures everywhere — photographs, paintings and prints — artfully arranged on the walls.
Some of the nine gorgeous rooms have sweeping views over the city’s orange-red rooftops down to the glittering Douro River. Several can accommodate families. All have a feeling of space, a flat screen TV and kitchenette (with hob, microwave and coffee machine), handy for the occasional evening in. Sofas and exquisite snow-white bed linen make the rooms feel extra special.
Don’t skip breakfast in the intimate, pale, beamed room, which leads down to a bright conservatory extension: the coffee is good and the local pastries are unmissable. After a long summer day’s sight-seeing, the decked garden is the perfect place to chill out with a glass of Douro wine.
Staff are unfailingly friendly and helpful, and spot on with their local recommendations. There’s not only a great selection of restaurants and tapas bars nearby, the major sights and the river are just a stroll away.
Written by Leonie Glass
Recommended For
- City Style
- A seriously stylish guesthouse in the centre of Porto. White-on-white interiors and bohemian touches ensure a chic stay
- Families
- Some of the larger rooms and apartments are ideal for families with two bedrooms, living space and a kitchenette
- Boutique
- Smart, boho-chic interiors are complemented by plenty of period features and an eclectic range of artwork
- Local exploring
- A super-central location with the best of the city's sights and the river on your doorstep
- Sights nearby
- 3 mins from Ribiera and just 4 from Torre dos Clerigos
- Museums
- Views
- Some of the rooms boast lovely views over Porto's rooftops to the river beyond
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served daily and included in the room rate
- Townhouse
- B&B
- Child friendly
- Downtown
- Full of character
Facilities
- Views
- Some of the rooms boast lovely views over Porto's rooftops to the river beyond
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served daily and included in the room rate
- Garden
- A small patio for sitting out
- Walking distance restaurants
- Wifi
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Child friendly
Activities
- Sights nearby
- 3 mins from Ribiera and just 4 from Torre dos Clerigos
- Museums
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